Romance Languages: French and Spanish, BA
The Dual Romance Languages Major allows students to pursue advanced course work across two Romance Languages: French, Spanish, and/or Italian. It is an 18-credit major, with nine advanced courses in each language. Interested students should contact the Undergraduate Coordinator or the appropriate undergraduate chairs for more information and guidance.
The minimum total course units for graduation in this major is 36. Double majors may entail more course units.
Students are required to meet with the appropriate undergraduate chairs prior to beginning course work. Study Abroad courses must be pre-approved by the Undergraduate Chair to count for the major.
For more information: http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/roml/
For information about the General Education requirements, please visit the College of Arts & Sciences Curriculum page.
Code | Title | Course Units |
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College General Education Requirements and Free Electives | ||
Foundational Approaches + Sectors1 + Free Electives | 18 | |
Major Requirements | ||
French Studies | ||
Core Requirement: 2 | ||
FREN 1212 | Advanced French Grammar and Composition | 1 |
or FREN 1214 | Advanced French Composition and Conversation | |
FREN 1231 | Perspectives in French Literature: Love and Passion | 1 |
or FREN 1232 | Perspectives in French Literature: The Individual and Society | |
FREN 1226 | French History and Culture until 1789 | 1 |
FREN 1227 | French History and Culture 1789-1945 | 1 |
2000- or 3000 Level Courses | ||
Select 2 course units of 2000 or 3000 level courses | 2 | |
3000 Level Courses: | 2 | |
Select 3 course units from 3000-level courses, with only 1 course unit in a major-related course | 3 | |
Hispanic Studies | ||
Core Requirement: 2 | ||
SPAN 1200 | Advanced Spanish II: Grammar and Composition | 1 |
SPAN 1800 | Contexts of Hispanic Culture and Civilization | 1 |
or SPAN 1900 | Introduction to Literary Analysis | |
2000 or 3000 Level Course | 1 | |
3000 Level Courses: | ||
Select six 3000-level courses 3 | 6 | |
Research Requirement | ||
Complete Research Requirement in the Department at Penn | ||
Total Course Units | 36 |
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You may count no more than one course toward both a Major and a Sector requirement. For Exceptions, check the Policy Statement.
- 2
At least 2 course units must be taken in the Department at Penn.
- 3
At least 2 course units must be taken in the Department at Penn.
Honors
Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major and a GPA of 3.3 overall. Only one of the courses below need be taken, and it must be taken in the Department at Penn.
Code | Title | Course Units |
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Select one of the following: | ||
Honors Thesis | ||
Honors Thesis | ||
Honors Thesis |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2022 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.